With the first week of NFL free agency in the books, many teams have changed their priorities for draft day. The Miami Dolphins no longer need receivers, the Detroit Lions now need offensive tackle help and the St. Louis Rams need to replace their most reliable outside receiving threat. The Jacksonville Jaguars go quarterback at No. 2, the Lions stay in Michigan for their new left tackle and five receivers are selected in Optimum Scouting's updated mock draft. | MORE: Optimum Scouting's updated position rankings

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Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M

Choosing between Joeckel and Utah defensive lineman Star Lotulelei will be a constant struggle for mock drafters and the Chiefs throughout the draft process. The plan seems to be to play Joeckel on the right side for Year 1, and then have him take over for Branden Albert at left tackle in Year 2.

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Jacksonville Jaguars: Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia

After sending their vice president, general manager, head coach and offensive coordinator to Smith's pro day in the heart of free agency, it's clear this team is strongly interested. New GM David Caldwell comes from Atlanta, where the Falcons also "reached" for their franchise quarterback, Matt Ryan, in 2008.

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Oakland Raiders: Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida

The Raiders could use help at every position, and with Smith off the board, they can go best player available. Floyd is an impressive athlete who can play multiple spots on the line.

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Philadelphia Eagles: Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah

Offensive tackle is certainly an option with Eric Fisher on the board, but drafting a right tackle at pick No. 4 isn't wise if Jason Peters can recover by Week 1. Lotulelei can be the center of Philadelphia's new defense.

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Detroit Lions: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan

Jeff Backus is retiring and recent draft pick Riley Reiff is destined for the right side. Adding a franchise left tackle should allow Matthew Stafford to take the next step as a top-flight quarterback.

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Cleveland Browns: Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama

As they load up in the front seven in free agency, the Browns seem focused on adding secondary help in the draft. They have the luxury of Milliner being at this spot to pair with Joe Haden. If he's gone, don¹t rule out Xavier Rhodes or Kenny Vaccaro.

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Arizona Cardinals: Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma

Johnson at No. 7 may be a bit high for a still-developing player, but the Cardinals are desperate for offensive line help. Johnson played left and right tackle in college and has elite upside to become their franchise left tackle.

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Buffalo Bills: Matt Barkley, QB, USC

Now that Ryan Fitzpatrick is gone, it would be a shock if the Bills didn't take a quarterback here. It's tough to peg which one they'll target at No. 8. New coach Doug Marrone raved about Barkley in the past, so he gets the slight edge over Marrone's former QB at Syracuse, Ryan Nassib.

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New York Jets: Dion Jordan, DE/OLB, Oregon

The Jets have the worst edge pass-rushing duo in the NFL; they'll need to fill that void if cornerback Dee Milliner isn't on the board. Jordan is a unique athlete who can fit coach Rex Ryan's defense, or potentially a new defense if Ryan is fired.

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Tennessee Titans: Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri

The Titans need help on the interior and likely will have multiple options at pick 10. Richardson is a versatile athlete who can provide the inside pass rushing this team needs.

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San Diego Chargers: Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State

It's tough to assume they'd pass on a first-round offensive lineman, but the value isn't here at tackle with Lane Johnson off the board. With the Broncos loading up at receiver, the Chargers will hope that adding Rhodes can slow down the aerial assault that Denver will bring twice a year.

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Miami Dolphins: Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State

Werner is a Top 5 talent, and Detroit might be his most likely landing spot. But if he slips this far, the Dolphins, who have been aggressive in free agency, would love to scoop up a talented, NFL-ready starter to pair with Cameron Wake.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State

With three Top 50 picks already on their defensive line, adding to the front four seems like a luxury pick. But adding a nose tackle to give Gerald McCoy more space to work should allow this young defense to continue to thrive.

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Carolina Panthers: Keenan Allen, WR, California

The Panthers are set to work him out in early April with receiver coach Ricky Proehl leading the drills. He's our top-rated receiver, and with Steve Smith likely gone after this year, the position is an important need for Carolina.

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New Orleans Saints: Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU

The Saints, who are moving to a 3-4 defense, don't possess any effective pass rushers; they need to find one here at No. 15 if they don't move up. Ansah's transition to 3-4 linebacker might not be a smooth one, but he has elite upside that's too good for the Saints to pass on.

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St. Louis Rams: Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee

The Rams need to continue giving QB Sam Bradford playmakers, especially after losing Danny Amendola in free agency. Patterson isn't a sure thing, but he has the big-play ability that Jeff Fisher loves in offensive pieces.

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Pittsburgh Steelers: Arthur Brown, ILB, Kansas State

While the Steelers could be the eventual landing spot for Manti Te'o in the second round, getting the recently bulked-up Brown is a much better option to eventually replace Larry Foote in the middle of the defense.

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Dallas Cowboys: Chance Warmack, G, Alabama

Offensive line is easily the Cowboys' biggest need, both at guard and right tackle. Warmack fits the Cowboys' "mauling" offensive game plan, and he's a great value in the mid-first round.

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New York Giants: Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas

Getting a unique coverage defender like Vaccaro would be a coup for the Giants, who had issues in the secondary last season. Vaccaro has the range and coverage ability to match up with NFL slot receivers and tight ends.

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Chicago Bears: Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame

The Bears ideally would be targeting an offensive tackle in Round 1, but there isn't one with any value at No. 20. Look for them to pass on a guard, such as North Carolina's Jonathan
Cooper, in favor of Eifert.

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Cincinnati Bengals: Jonathan Cyprien, S, Florida International

With no strong safety currently on the roster, Cyprien can step in on Day 1 and be this team's downhill run-stopper. A "fast riser," Cyprien has elite range, timing, tackle-finishing and ball skills, all of which could make for an elite NFL safety.

St. Louis' offensive line still isn't complete despite the addition of left tackle Jake Long. After finding their new "feature" receiver (Cordarrelle Patterson) at No. 16, the Rams find their interior line presence to get the running game on track.

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Minnesota Vikings: Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia

The Vikings moving on from Percy Harvin wasn't a major surprise based on his recent history with the team. Replacing him won't be easy, though. Greg Jennings won't fill the role in the short area. Austin has similar playmaking ability.

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Indianapolis Colts: Barkevious Mingo, DE/OLB, LSU

The Colts need more pass rushing help, especially with Dwight Freeney moving on. Mingo has the high ceiling that Colts' management can take a chance on as it tries to fill one of many holes on a young roster.

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Minnesota Vikings (via Seattle Seahawks): Corey Lemonier, DE, Auburn

Lemonier is a bit of a luxury for Minnesota with this pick, but they do need to start adding to a rapidly aging front seven. Jared Allen is in the last year of his deal, and the Vikes don't have much depth behind him or Brian Robison.

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Green Bay Packers: Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia

Despite drafting Nick Perry last year, the Packers still need pass-rush help. Jones has slipped due to concerns about a back injury as well as a lack of elite strength off the edge. Still, his pro readiness is intriguing to the Packers.

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Houston Texans: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson

The Texans released Kevin Walter and haven't pursued any big free-agent receivers. They may be pigeon-holing themselves for this pick. Luckily for them, they'll have plenty of options. Hopkins can be a great complement to Andre Johnson.

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Denver Broncos: Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State

The Broncos need to start thinking about Champ Bailey's successor. Banks provides great value here. He has feature cornerback upside and can start right away.

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New England Patriots: Robert Woods, WR, USC

New England needs to add fresh faces to its offense, even after replacing Wes Welker with Danny Amendola. Woods can replace Brandon Lloyd, further pushing the team's offensive youth movement.

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Atlanta Falcons: Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford

Even with Tony Gonzalez returning, the Falcons need to find his eventual replacement. Ertz is a Top 15 talent on our board; he's worth grabbing here and sticking behind the best tight end in NFL history for a year.

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San Francisco 49ers: Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington

The secondary has taken a hit with Dashon Goldson leaving, so the Niners likely will grab the best value here. Trufant may be more of a second-round value, but after a solid Senior Bowl and workouts, he's worth grabbing at 31.

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Baltimore Ravens: Kevin Minter, ILB, LSU

While Minter isn't flashy, he finishes tackles, works through blocks to the backfield, and commands respect from his teammates. He's about as good as the Ravens can do in replacing Ray Lewis.